Description

SUMMARY:  

The Speech and Language Pathologist provides services to students, staff and families that improve and develop the use of speech and language for eligible students with disabilities.

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Consistently promotes fairness, respect, and different viewpoints in all responsibilities
Commits to ongoing learning and the development of their craft; encourages, supports and mentors ongoing learning in students.
Commits to high expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving the student towards achievement.
Commits to positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
Commits to honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity. 
Commits to establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
Commits to using community resources to improve instruction.
Commits to collegiality and professionalism of self and staff.

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

Possession of a Master’s degree in speech and language pathology or a valid Michigan teacher’s certificate with full approval in the speech and language impaired required.  
A valid Speech-Language Pathologist license from the State of Michigan or Educational Limited License with application of full SLP license upon completion of CFY.  
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
Applicants must satisfactorily pass a criminal background check as defined by the State of Michigan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Conducts and provides written evaluation to suspected students with disabilities or students enrolled in special education in the areas of speech, voice, language and oral motor skills.
Provides direct one-on-one and group speech and language services to eligible students with disabilities.
Provides consultation to staff and parents/guardians regarding speech and language services, including use of augmentative communication systems and devices related to the individual needs of students.
Develops and writes annual goals and short-term instructional objectives for students assigned to the caseload.
Attends and participates in Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings as requested.
Compiles and maintains records, written reports and other documentation for students assigned to the caseload in accordance with state and federal laws and school district policies.
Works as a team member with instructional and ancillary staff to refer eligible students for speech and language services.
Works as a team member with instructional staff and parents/guardians to refer eligible students to outside agencies and other community resources.
Assumes primary responsibility for requisitioning and maintaining equipment and supplies for speech and language services.
Provides in-service information and training to staff for the integration of language development into daily classroom instruction.
Consults, counsels and collaborates with parents, school personnel, students and appropriate community agencies regarding behavioral and educational concerns developed in a multi-tiered system of support.
Prepares reports to facilitate, document or evaluate programs and assigned duties.
Assists in staff development activities related to assigned duties.
Remains up-to-date on current methodologies and strategies for instructional programs for students with disabilities.
Works with community agencies to coordinate the delivery of services to students.
Assists in the coordination, development and implementation of transitional programs and services.
Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.
Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of the students.
Identifies and responds to the learning style of all students.  Differentiates instruction to accommodate these styles.
Communicates regularly with students, parents, families and administration in advocacy of student growth.  Develops communication plans that adjust for varying levels of parent involvement and inclusion.
Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts.
Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction.
Participate in organizational quality. 
Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
Keep in confidence all personal, student or personnel records and information.
Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
Adheres to district and school rules and procedures.
Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism.
Mandated Reporter for Child Abuse and Neglect.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the position.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Student Services and Special Education/Building Principal.